UPPER HORTON Exploring ’s Arctic by Canoe

The has never been tamed. ACCESS POINT Larger than all but a handful of sovereign na- Norman Wells, NWT tions, it’s where Canada’s legendary flows, it’s banks patrolled by caribou and muskoxen. And where people trace timeless paths, following lifeways richer than the modern world can know. NORMAN WELLS

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www.jackpinEpaddle.com Most Northerly River on Mainland Horton River Wilderness Canoe Expedition 13 days – 12 nights, Novice to Intermediate Paddlers

By Northwest Territories standards, the 300 km Upper Horton River journey is as remote a river trip as one is likely to find and enjoy in North America. Three outstanding features characterize the Horton River the wildlife (car- WHAT IS INCLUDED? ibou, muskoxen, wolves, grizzly and various birds, including falcons and hawks in abundance), the scenery (rolling tundra and open valleys with Charter flights to and from the river; scenic vistas), and the clear, swift-flowing waters that are generally easy to airport pick-up; guides; canoes, navigate. paddles, spray-decks and safety equipment; lifejackets; all quality Caribou are likely to be sighted throughout the journey. The animals located camping equipment, tents and gear along the Horton River are part of the Bluenose herd, whose population is including personal gear pack if estimated to be in the range of 68,000 animals. required; expedition food; 1 night accommodation. Fish are plentiful along most of the river route. Arctic grayling WHAT IS NOT INCLUDED? and lake trout are the two most Meals in & Norman Wells; common species caught, al- commercial flights to Inuvik or though there is a char run in the Norman Wells; trip cancellation, summer for a short period. evacuation and medical insurance; personal gear and clothing; sleeping The Upper Horton is a histor- bag and sleeping pad; guide ic region where the ancestral gratuities. hunting areas of the northern overlapped with the central Athapaskan Indians - look out for arrowheads, spearheads, and scrapers!

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